NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wscschools.org

502 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwood Elementary School is a public school located in West Seneca, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the West Seneca Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By providing a structured curriculum and access to extracurricular opportunities, Northwood aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is an integral part of the West Seneca community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. As part of the broader district, Northwood Elementary benefits from shared resources and a commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the individualized attention and support necessary to thrive in a collaborative classroom setting.

502

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	53
Black	59
Asian	49
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
326 (64.9 %)
Black
59 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
53 (10.6 %)
Asian
49 (9.8 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)677-3640
Website:	http://www.wscschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 76